Best hair straightener on Reddit
317 reviews from r/beauty, r/YearlyBest, r/Sephora and 10 more subreddits
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#1
GHD
4.8
(84)
"Honestly GHD or Kristin Ess or a Hot Tools one that’s dual voltage."
"Always had GHD and never been let down. They last forever"
"GHD!"
"Known for its predictive technology that adapts to your hair’s needs"
"GHD… will last her for years!!"
"She would be delighted with GHD straightners."
"GHDs are awesome. Have had mine for over 10 years and still going strong."
"GHD brand is one that majority likes. I've heard great reviews about it."
"GHD!!! My sister purchased me one for my 15th or 16th birthday."
"Ghd is great i had one for over 10 years."
#2
BaByliss
4.8
(36)
"Babyliss Nano Titanium, the skinny blue one, it’s my favorite!"
"I love everything babyliss."
"I use a Babyliss. It has been working heavy duty since about 2009."
"Babybliss at Ulta"
"I personally have a Babyliss and it’s lasted over 10 years."
"Babyliss is the way to go, they sell them at ulta or amazon"
"If yes, babyliss pro. You want something with titanium plates."
"The straightener still works great"
"I got this as a present for Christmas a few years ago and honestly it works so well for my longer hair."
"I’m all in for BaByliss!"
#3
CHI
4.9
(27)
"I remember the Chi being super popular when I was that age and I know it's still around and they hold up!"
"Go to Cosmetics World in Toronto. They have great products and you can find their bestseller flatirons like Chi, GHD etc, there!"
"I also LOVE my chi straightener."
"The Chi"
"I love my Chi."
"I’ve used the same CHI straightener since 7th grade!! I’m 30 now lol"
"I’ve had my pink chi since 9th grade (15 years now) and she still rocks."
"I like my CHI hair straightener. It's lasted years and may be at Walmart or Amazon."
"Winners/ TJMaxx/ Marshall's will have good prices on brands! CHI is there a lot (good brand) and there's some other great ones too!"
"I've been using my CHI straightener on my fine hair for YEARS and love it!"
#4
Dyson
4.6
(24)
"Dyson AirStraight is the way to go."
"You’ll be wasting your money if you buy anything other than Dyson or cloud 9"
"Dyson airstrait"
"Dyson airstraight hands down!! My most favorite/used hair tool"
"I would go with the Dyson AirStrait. It’s the best, but also very expensive."
"If price is not an issue, see if she would be interested in the Dyson Airstraight."
"If budget is not an issue then the Dyson Airstrait is truly amazing."
"Dyson Airstrait! I reach for that now than my Airwrap."
"If budget is no problem, look at Dyson. It’s currently the trendy brand for higher schoolers and 20 somethings."
"Dyson Corrale"
#5
Cloud 9
4.3
(19)
"Cloud 9 if you don’t have a budget!"
"Cloud 9!"
"I'd personally recommend Cloud 9."
"Could 9 is absolutely the best straightener."
"It works amazing!"
"My Cloud 9 is definitely the best investment I have made this far."
"Cloud nine or GHD are the only options to consider in my opinion!"
"I’ve had my cloud nine for at least 7 years and it’s still going strong."
"Cloud Nine."
"Cloud 9 (I have the wide plate) it’s the best hair straightener I’ve ever had."
#6
T3
4.8
(15)
"T3… omg. It is hands down the best straightener I’ve ever owned."
"I love my T3 Single Pass"
"I really love the T3 iron! It works really well and doesn’t burn my hair like other tools I’ve tried."
"I absolutely love the T3! I own all their hair tools, and they’re all over three years old but still work like new."
"T3"
"I really like my T3. I'm no expert on hair tools but it works really well for my hair."
"I love my T3 straightener!"
"I love the T3!"
"I have that T3 and I love it!"
"I prefer the T3. It has temperature control, which is better for my thicker, coarse curly hair."
#7
BaBylissPRO
4.9
(14)
"I’ve actually been using the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Straightener for over a year now... and I’ve been really impressed with how fast it gets the job done."
"I found it to be exceptionally effective for my thick, curly hair."
"Stands out for its ability to deliver high temperatures quickly."
"Widely praised for its even heat distribution and smooth results."
"1. **BabylissPRO Nano Titanium-Plated Ultra-Thin Straightening Iron**."
"I’m really impressed with how it handles my thin hair."
"If you’re searching for a straightener that can tackle natural hair without fuss, check out the BabylissPRO Nano Titanium-Plated Ultra-Thin Straightening Iron."
"It’s been perfect for my fine hair!"
"It’s been a game-changer for my black hair."
"I’ve been loving my BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium straightener lately."
#8
Remington
4.7
(12)
"I have been using Remmington for years and find them fantastic."
"Works wonders for me at 200°C."
"I recently got the Remington S9500PP Pearl Pro Ceramic Flat Iron, and I’m loving it so far!"
"It’s been fantastic for my natural black hair."
"I’ve been using the Remington S5500 Digital Anti-Static Ceramic Hair Straightener, and it’s been great for my thick, frizzy hair."
"I recently started using the Remington S9500PP Pearl Pro Ceramic Flat Iron, and I’m pretty impressed."
"I’ve always sworn by Remington straightners."
"I am back to using Remington and couldn’t be happier with how well it works."
"Remington and Chi are really amazing."
"Among the top-rated and most popular budget-friendly hair straighteners, models like the Remington S5500 are frequently mentioned for their affordability and effectiveness."
#9
Philips
4.7
(7)
"I've had that Philips purple straightener since 2018 and still works awesome."
"Philips!! It will last you for years."
"Mine is 5-6 years old and as good as new."
"I then purchased Philips Kerashine (cost around 2.5 - 3k) 4 years ago, and it still works perfectly."
"Still works good as new."
"I have curly, wavy hair, and the Philips Kerashine works well for me."
"I use Philips kerashine. It lasts longer if I apply some serum or aloe gel before straightening."
#10
Bio Ionic
4.4
(7)
"It effortlessly smooths my frizzy waves in just one pass."
"It leaves my hair incredibly straight and smooth."
"If you have coarse hair the Bio Ionic 10x or BabyLiss titanium is great!"
"It’s the best thing that’s happened to my hair in years."
"Personally I love my bio ionic."
"I have the Bio ionic one. I use it on my sister all the time."
"I have the bio Ionic and I like it but would not repurchase. If I had to buy a new straightener right now I would get the GHD."
#11
Muk
4.8
(6)
"I love my MUK. Used GHD for years before."
"My favourite is the MUK."
"Muk!!!! mine lasted five years before I had to replace it."
"I use a muk and have for the last 2 years - by far the superior straightener."
"I love the muk style stick 230 IR 90!! I have natural curly hair and this is the only straightener that actually makes my hair slick."
"Muk has been my go-to for the last few years!"
#12
Babyliss Pro
5.0
(5)
"I’d get her the babyliss pro."
"The babyliss pro is great!"
"The best ever"
"Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium. Imo it’s the best on the market."
"I use the babyliss pro nano titanium ultra thin and it gets my hair straight in one pass!"
#13
Silver Bullet
4.2
(5)
"I’ve had my silver bullet for 9 years."
"I recommend the Silver Bullet to clients who prefer a more affordable alternative to the GHD."
"It does the job to give me loose curls/waves."
"I’ve got a straightener from like, 2016 called a silver bullet- no idea if it’s considered good or not but it does the job to give me loose curls/waves."
"I’ve got a straightener from like, 2016 called a silver bullet- no idea if it’s considered good or not but it does the job to give me loose curls/waves."
#14
Conair
4.3
(4)
"I’ve had this one for years!!"
"Its quick heating time is impressive—just 15 seconds!"
"A cheap Conair I've had for nearly five years has worked just fine."
"It works really well for me."
#15
GHD Platinum+
5.0
(3)
"Incredibly effective."
"Hands down one of the best out there."
"Truly a game-changer."
#16
Cloud Nine
5.0
(3)
"I moved from ghd to cloud 9 about 3 years ago. I love it."
"Cloud nine is legit."
"I love my cloud nine wide plate straightener."
#17
L'Oréal
5.0
(3)
"I have the steampod 2.0 and it's the best straightener I've ev"
"L’Oréal steampod."
"Check out L'Oréal Steampod. You get hair straightener and curler in one device."
#18
Glampalm
4.7
(3)
"Glampalm. So good!"
"I have a Glampalm with standard size plates and it is amazing."
"Definitely prefer the glampalm."
#19
Tymo
4.7
(3)
"I absolutely LOVE it!"
"It works great for my thick, stubborn 4C hair."
"It works well, though cleaning it can be a bit tedious."
#20
Hot Tools
4.0
(3)
"It’s digital and works so well. I’ve had it a few years and still feels brand new!"
"Hot Tools Black & Gold."
"I've been using the same hot tools brand one for over a decade. It works just fine, but I believe there may be better ones out there."
#21
Steampod
5.0
(2)
"Another vote for the Steampod. I have the old redken steam straightener which I use at home but obviously it’s not practical for travel."
"Steampod is the best!"
#22
H2D
5.0
(2)
"H2D - so good!!"
"H2D all the way. On Ethan Thomas website. $140 I think. I have had mine for at least 4 years."
#23
Beachwaver
5.0
(2)
"I absolutely love my Beachwaver flat iron!"
"I personally love my Beachwaver flat iron!"
#24
Kenneth Bernard
5.0
(2)
"Is bang for your buck. I’m a professional hairstylist and have been using it for years with no issues."
"Keneth bernard has a good one. ive had it for prob 5 yrs"
#25
MUK
4.5
(2)
"I own a MUK style stick and it’s fantastic, it might be worth looking into their straighteners?"
"I prefer the latter. I actually haven't used a straightener that was better so far."
#26
Ikonic
4.5
(2)
"Long lasting!!!"
"Try ikonic brand"
#27
Drybar
4.5
(2)
"The Drybar straightener is amazing."
"I bought a drybar iron and it's going well."
#28
Dyson Corrale
3.5
(2)
"Dyson corrale"
"I hate my corrale. It has terrible battery life to the point I can’t do my full head on one charge."
#29
L’Oreal
5.0
(1)
"If you want to try something a little different and you’re willing to spend a little extra, the L’Oreal steampod is amazing"
#30
Kristen Ess
5.0
(1)
"I have two from Kristen Ess, the white one with titanium plates straightens my hair in one pass."
#31
The Croc
5.0
(1)
"I have one called The Croc and i got it at Ulta and its amazing."
#32
True Love
5.0
(1)
"I love it. Does a great job with great results!"
#33
VS Sassoon
5.0
(1)
"I got a VS Sassoon hairbrush dryer, and honestly I love it."
#34
HSI Professional
5.0
(1)
"It’s been a game-changer for my hair routine."
#35
Halo
5.0
(1)
"I have a Halo straightener with titanium plates."
#36
L’Oréal
5.0
(1)
"The Steam Pod outperforms it by a long shot."
#37
GVP
4.0
(1)
"If you enjoy CHI products... consider getting a GVP flat iron. It’s a generic version of CHI."
#38
Revlon
4.0
(1)
"Revlon's ceramic-plated models consistently perform well."
#39
ELLA BELLA
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend looking into the ELLA BELLA Hair Straightener."
#40
Cortex
4.0
(1)
"It’s my favorite iron ever."
#41
true.me
4.0
(1)
"I'm happy with it for the price."
#42
Loreal
4.0
(1)
"I like the loreal steampod"
#43
Amika
4.0
(1)
"If not the Dyson, I prefer Amika over any other straightener I’ve ever tried."
#44
Jilbere
4.0
(1)
"Jilbere (Professional Conair) lasts forever! They also sell Chi!"
#45
Cloud9
4.0
(1)
"If you can I'd still recommend getting a cloud9 on sale but tbh you could just get an $80 straightener from Big W that will do you well for a few years."
#46
Bondiboost
4.0
(1)
"I just got that Bondiboost one. I really like it for smoothing out my hair."
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